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Richardson Family Casserole

Name: Richardson Family Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 onion, chopped; 1 can cream of mushroom soup; 1 cup sour cream; 2 cups egg noodles, cooked; 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Elena Richardson prides herself on maintaining order and tradition, much like this classic casserole that embodies the dependable routine of her family life.

Prep: 15 minutesCook: 45 minutesServes 8 servingsEasy

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup sour cream
2 cups egg noodles, cooked
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 350°F.
2
In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion until beef is browned.
3
In a large bowl, combine beef mixture, soup, sour cream, and noodles.
4
Transfer to a casserole dish and top with cheese.
5
Bake for 30 minutes until bubbly and cheese is melted.

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